Researchers with a California consumer watchdog group are warning parents about the risks posed by a growing number of AI-powered toys hitting the market ahead of the holidays.
The California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) released its annual Trouble in Toyland report this week, spotlighting toys the group says could be hazardous — including those with toxic chemicals, choking hazards and, this year, artificial intelligence chat toys marketed to children as young as three.
Mainly dry today before another storm tonight
Morning showers will diminish, but another storm arrives tonight with a round of heavy rain, gusty winds, and a slight thunderstorm risk. Wind prone areas could see 35 mph gusts. Showers and isolated thunderstorms stick around Monday before we dry out Monday night and Tuesday.
Holiday airline travel post-government shutdown: financial expert discusses lingering effects.
The government shutdown is over and there is hope there will be clear skies ahead for Thanksgiving travelers. But experts warn the longest shutdown in U.S. history could mean higher prices for flights in the months ahead.
SF protestors target billionaires, demand systemic change
Several hundred demonstrators took to the streets in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood on Saturday, protesting the excessive wealth of some of the city's billionaires.
Cold Storm Sunday Night!
- Light rain spreading across the region from south to north today. Highest totals from Monterey Bay southward. - Alhough there will be a spotty, isolated Sunday shower, the next system on track for late Sunday is a strong cold front and a period of moderate-to-heavy rain overnight into Monday morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms Monday morning. Monday afternoon calms with cloudy skies and cool temps only in the 50s to low 60s. - Drier Tuesday with increasing clouds and a slight chance of rain Tuesday night with chilly temperatures through the rest of the week.
Family swept to sea: 5-year-old missing, father dies, mom in Monterey Co. hospital
Sheriff's officials say a 5-year-old girl is missing after a family was swept to sea at a beach in Monterey County on Friday.
2 rescued from waters near San Francisco piers
Authorities are investigating how both people fell off of the piers.
Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Berkeley
The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Contra Costa Co. woman accused of assaulting flight crew, SFO staff, customs officer
A 40-year-old Contra Costa County woman has been indicted for assaulting the crew of an Air India flight to San Francisco, then assaulting an airport employee and a customs agent.
Man arrested after allegedly discarding gun during Vallejo police chase
A California Highway Patrol aircraft was overhead and allegedly saw the driver throw “an object" into some bushes before fleeing into a residence.
Man hit by stray bullet during San Francisco's Great Highway shooting
A night of chaotic teen fights near Ocean Beach escalated into gunfire that wounded four juveniles and seriously injured a resident hit by a stray bullet inside his home.
Mostly cloudy, showers increasing
Our active weather pattern continues. Mostly cloudy skies for most today. Light rain over the South Bay will spread north later today. Afternoon highs will range from the low to mid 60s. A brief break in the wet weather tomorrow before the next storm arrives later in the day.
Family Dynamics During the Holidays
Interview with clinical psychologist, Dr. Pam Orren, of Kaiser Permanente East Bay about navigating the sometimes complicated family dynamics at the Thanksgiving Day table.
Former student athlete turned NFL player honors the memory of his beloved high school coach shot & killed at Laney College
Former student athlete turned NFL player honors the memory of his beloved high school coach/mentor shot and killed at Laney College. He is among the many young people legendary Coach John Beam helped over a span of decades.
Innocent bystander hit by stray bullet inside SF home during Great Highway shooting
A chaotic series of teen fights near Ocean Beach erupted into gunfire that seriously injured a man inside his home. A bystander was struck by a stray bullet.
Winning ticket sold in $980 Mega Millions jackpot
Someone in the state of Georgia is nearly $1B richer after a winning ticket in the Mega Millions jackpot was sold. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports from a liquor store out of Novato where lotto fever swept the area.
Sea otter pup reunites with its mother in Morro Bay | West Coast Wrap
A baby sea otter is now reunited with its mother along the California coast after a long search. This story began when experts from the Marine Mammal Center received a call on their public hotline reporting distressed cries coming from the waters in Morro Bay. The team from the center recorded the cries and played them at the harbor to search for the mother. The mission was a success and it wasn't the first time this method was used for this type of reunion.
Wet Weekend Ahead!
- Active weather pattern will continue this weekend and into the middle of next weekend. - Noticeably cooler conditions late weekend into next week. The forecast remains on track this evening with mostly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures from the mid and upper 40s to the low 50s. Both Saturday and Sunday there will be periods of widely scattered showers. The weekend will not be a washout, just anticipate an occasional shower, especially in the South Bay through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Morgan Hill and Gilroy will be wet too. Computer modules suggest at this time, the most probable time for the heaviest rain will be Sunday overnight to Monday morning. Plan on rain through most of next week!
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
SF Mayor Lurie accepts responsibility for supervisor controversy
Mayor Lurie said he made a mistake and vows to learn and do better for the next supervisor appointment.